Chris Simms expects Jaylen Waddle to impact the Denver Broncos offense

NFL analyst Chris Simms identified wide receiver Jaylen Waddle as a key addition to the Denver Broncos offense for the 2026 season. Simms projected Waddle to hold the most significant role of any wide receiver joining a new team this year. The 27-year-old was acquired by the Broncos during the offseason, marking a shift for head coach Sean Payton. Mike Florio, appearing alongside Simms on Pro Football Talk, suggested Waddle could serve as a primary target similar to Michael Thomas during his tenure with Payton. The team enters the regular season returning 21 of 22 starters from a unit that narrowly missed a Super Bowl appearance last year. Observers anticipate Waddle will see increased targets as the team looks to integrate him into the offensive scheme immediately.

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